The 2025 Ford F-150 is fresh from a round of updates that gave it an updated exterior and more onboard tech and driver aids. This 11-time winner of our Best Buy Full-Size Truck award was already really good, so these improvements should make it an unstoppable force, right?
But wait a minute. Toyota recently completely redesigned its Tundra full-size pickup. Bigger and more capable than before, the Tundra is also notable for packing a powerful hybrid-powered V6 in its arsenal of powertrains.
Let’s see how the latest Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra compare.
2025 Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling truck in the U.S. for over four decades. This success doesn’t mean Ford will kick back and let rivals catch up. The F-150 offers a choice of five engines, three cabin sizes, and three cargo bed lengths (5.5-, 6.5-, and 8-foot).
After last year’s exterior styling changes, reconfigured interior, and the new split side-opening Pro Access tailgate, there are only minor updates for 2025.
Ford F-150 Highlights
Multiple powertrain choices: True to tradition, the Ford F-150 offers an extensive lineup of powertrains. The selections include a standard 325-horsepower twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and 4-wheel drive is optional. You can also opt for a 400-hp 5.0-liter V8, a fuel-conscious hybrid V6, a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 in several states of tune, and a 720-hp supercharged 5.2-liter V8. That last monster engine is found solely in the Raptor R model.
Class-leading towing and hauling: Hard numbers matter to truck shoppers. With this in mind, know that the Ford F-150 has a maximum payload capacity of 2,440 pounds and a max towing capacity of 13,500 pounds. Both figures exceed the Tundra’s best.
Tech upgrades: All versions of the Ford F-150 come with a 12-inch digital instrument display and a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen. Standard fare includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multiple USB ports, advanced voice recognition, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and multiple USB ports. BlueCruise is also available. This hands-free driving aid can be activated on more than 130,000 miles of roads in North America.
Pro Access Tailgate: Consider this a kind of tailgate within a tailgate. A side-swinging panel within the main tailgate allows quick and easy access to the cargo bed. It can open up to 100 degrees, though there are a couple of detents if you don’t need (or don’t want) it to open that wide.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the F-150 models near you.
2025 Toyota Tundra
Since Toyota updated the Tundra only a couple of years ago, the 2025 model arrives with only a few minor changes. The TRD Rally Package adds TRD graphics, Bilstein shocks, 18-inch wheels with all-terrains, Crawl Control, and Multi-Terrain Select. A 3-inch lift kit is also available on all but the rugged TRD Pro model. Pricing starts at $42,035, including destination fee.
Unlike the Ford F-150, the Tundra does not offer a 2-door model. Buyers can choose the 4-door Double Cab or the especially roomy CrewMax. There are three cargo bed sizes (5.5-, 6.5-, 8.1-foot), and the base powertrain consists of a 358-hp twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and 4-wheel drive is optional.
Toyota Tundra Highlights
Ride quality: We know pickup buyers are all about scaling boulders, traversing ravines, and powering through muddy bogs. Cool, except in the real world, many truck owners wouldn’t mind being coddled a bit. During our many miles of road tests, we’ve found the Tundra’s ride extremely comfortable. Credit goes to the coil-spring rear suspension, a setup shared only with the similarly smooth-riding Ram 1500.
Resale value: The Tundra continues to be a truck that holds onto its value exceptionally well, even better than the Ford F-150. This quality adds extra peace of mind for truck shoppers who don’t want to throw money out the window at some point down the road.
Toyota Safety Sense: This bundle of driver aids is standard on every Tundra trim level. It includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alerts with steering assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, traffic sign recognition, and more.
Giant touchscreen: The Ford F-150 comes standard with a sizable 12-inch screen, but the Tundra ups it with an available 14-inch system. This display makes scrolling through menus simple. Other optional tech touches include wireless device charging, 12-speaker JBL audio, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Tundra models near you.
Similarities
The Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra are similarly priced and sized. Each offers three cargo bed sizes and can gear up with go-anywhere hardware like lifted suspensions, all-terrain tires, and underbody skid plates. They even both have hybrid options.
Pricing
New 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax Prices
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Retail Price
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Fair Purchase Price (70360)
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$44,085 |
$41,184 |
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$49,955 |
$46,872 |
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$56,250 |
$52,633 |
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$65,620 |
$61,577 |
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$66,305 |
$62,353 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2025 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab vehicles and New 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.
| 2025 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab | 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax | |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 2.7-liter twin turbo 6-cylinder | 3.4-liter twin turbo 6-cylinder |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD |
| Range | N/A | N/A |
| Towing Capacity | N/A | 8,300 pounds |
| Payload Capacity | N/A | 1,830 pounds |
| Curb Weight | N/A | 5,160 pounds |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.5 inches | 9.3 inches |
| Horsepower | 325 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 348 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 405 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| Transmission | automatic, 10-speed w/selectshift | automatic, 10-speed |
| Fuel Economy | 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg | 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | 5 stars | Not rated |
| Max Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 145 inches | 145.7 inches |
| Overall Length | 232.0 inches | 233.6 inches |
| Width With Mirrors | 95.7 inches | 80.2 inches |
| Width Without Mirrors | 79.9 inches | N/A |
| Height | 75.4 inches | 78.0 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 47.8 feet | 48.6 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 40.8 inches | 41.0 inches |
| Headroom, 2nd Row | 40.4 inches | 38.5 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 43.9 inches | 41.2 inches |
| Legroom, 2nd Row | 43.6 inches | 41.6 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 66.7 inches | 65.0 inches |
| Shoulder Room, 2nd Row | 66.0 inches | 62.4 inches |
| Cargo Volume | 50.9 cubic feet | N/A |
| Bed Length | 5.5 feet | 5.5 feet |
Specification table reflects the typical configuration of vehicles shown.
Conclusion
Toyota did a great job modernizing the Tundra after years of neglect. The previous version was a solid value, though other full-size trucks easily outclassed the aged Tundra. This new version, introduced for the 2022 model year, is a far more competitive vehicle.
Yet, it can’t match the capabilities and sheer versatility of the Ford F-150. The F-150 has class-leading towing and hauling numbers and continues to be the standard bearer in this segment.
